The 2023 Nissan Maxima’s exterior still turns heads thanks to its floating roofline and swoopy profile. Too bad its road manners aren’t nearly as interesting. The Maxima feels more nimble than the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger but it’s not as refined as the Volkswagen Arteon. All Maximas come with a V-6 engine that pumps out 300 horsepower, but it’s mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that’s a buzzkill. The Nissan’s cabin is spacious and surprisingly upscale for the price, so if you’re looking for a lower-cost alternative to something from, say, Nissan’s Infiniti luxury brand, it’s worth a look. Otherwise, we’d gravitate to the Arteon or other smaller sports-sedan offerings from Audi or BMW, which have a similar price tag.In place of traditional dials and gauges is a standard 10.25" digital instrument cluster or an available 12.3" high-resolution Audi virtual cockpit. Audi virtual cockpit gives you the luxury of seeing Google Maps mapping service, route guidance, and your infotainment settings directly in your line of sight.What’s new is that the end is nigh for the Maxima. Nissan has announced that 2023 will be Maxima’s final model year. The Maxima has served as the flagship sedan of the Nissan brand since 1980 but recent generations failed to live up to the sporty image established by earlier models—cars that impressed Car and Driver editors in the 1990s. We suspect that Nissan won’t retire the Maxima nameplate altogether as the company shifts its focus to electric vehicles and SUVs. The Maxima could be reborn as a pseudo-crossover in the same vein as the Toyota Crown or its name could be applied to a future electric sedan—a reincarnation of the Maxima as an EV with a sports-sedan attitude.The Nissan Maxima is one of the older options in the large sedan class, having last been fully redesigned in 2016. Rumors point toward the Maxima being replaced by the all-electric IMS Concept, but Nissan hasn’t confirmed any news yet. If Nissan doesn’t replace the Maxima with the IMS Concept, we expect the 2023 model year to be a carryover model.The 2023 Nissan Maxima should retain the same exterior design as the current model that’s on sale. The sedan has one of the sportier designs in the class with the brand’s imposing V-shaped grille, aggressive headlights, quad exhaust outlets, and jagged taillights. The black C-pillar and flowing lines give the Maxima a floating-roof design.We think the Platinum trim is well worth the price increase since it adds a power-adjustable steering column, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power-operated rear sunshade, and leather seats with diamond-quilted inserts, heated rear seats, and wood interior trim. If you’re feeling spendy, the optional Reserve package ] maximizes the Maxima with a charcoal-colored headliner, a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel, and exclusive 19-inch wheels.The Maxima is one of the quicker full-size sedans, and its V-6 engine sounds good when it’s pushed hard. The 3.5-liter V-6 makes 300 horsepower and moves the Maxima along with purpose. The continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), however, detracts from the Maxima’s sports-sedan mission. In our testing, a Maxima Platinum sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, out accelerating rivals such as the Volkswagen Arteon and V-6-powered models of the Charger. The Maxima handles well for its size. The suspension is nicely damped and firm to the point of being perhaps too stiff for the class. The Maxima exhibits little body lean in aggressive cornering maneuvers, and in our testing, the Maxima SR easily outhandled its rivals.With good fuel-economy ratings of 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, as well as above-average results in our real-world testing, the Maxima’s powertrain proves itself adept at blending performance and efficiency. Its long highway cruising range also makes it a perfect long-distance companion. During our 200-mile highway fuel-economy test route, we exceeded the Maxima’s EPA rating, achieving an impressive 32 mpg.
Standard tech features on the current Maxima include an 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone compatibility, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, eight audio speakers, and navigation. Available features include an 11-speaker Bose audio system, Nissan’s Virtual Key system, and two extra USB ports. These features will remain the same for 2023.touch materials, simple controls, and tons of high-end features. Front-seat legroom is among the best in the class, while headroom is average. Rear-seat space is not as generous as it is in larger rivals such as the 300. Power-adjustable driver and front-passenger seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and push-button start are standard across the board. One of the smallest trunks in the category means the Maxima starts with a disadvantage in cargo hauling, however, its larger cubbies are convenient places to stash everyday items, and its rear seatbacks fold down to accommodate larger items.An 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard across the Maxima range, and we found it easy to use. The infotainment system can be used as a touchscreen, but there also are redundant buttons on the center stack for quick access to common adjustments such as audio volume and climate control. The system also provides vehicle monitoring, remote access, and emergency services. Parents of teenage drivers may appreciate the speed, boundary, and curfew alerts, and the system automatically contacts emergency services when the airbags deploy after an accident. Being able to track the Maxima’s location in the event of theft is handy, as are remote start and door-lock access .The current Maxima is one of the few sedans on sale that comes with a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine. Nissan is expected to keep the same engine for the 2023 model year. Power is rated at 300 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive is standard.Every Maxima comes with a lengthy list of standard safety features. these features should remain the same for the upcoming 2023 model year. Forward collision warning, forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, driver attention monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and traffic sign recognition are standard. Available features include a surround-view parking camera, lane-keeping assist, and front parking sensors On the inside, the current Maxima has an upscale design that’s starting to look dated. The dashboard has a V-shape that meets into an elongated center console. The central touchscreen is flanked by numerous physical controls, while the HVAC system is controlled by large buttons and dials. A flat-bottom steering wheel and large shift paddles are sportier touches on the inside.
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